Tag Archives: Joe Morrow

Despite early cut, Despres a promising prospect

Not getting to see Simon Despres play a preseason game this season was disappointing for some. The prospect that showed so much potential last season didn’t even make it through the first round of cuts this season. Despres, 20, posted … Continue reading

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Morrow impresses veterans

It looks as though Penguins fans are not the only ones impressed with young Joe Morrow’s play over the first two preseason games. The 18-year-old has been an offensive force and defensive stud and it hasn’t gone unnoticed in the … Continue reading

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Bennett considered Penguins top prospect

For the past two years Penguins fans have gushed over Simon Despres. Certainly, there is reason to praise the heralded defenseman. He is one of the organization’s bright, young stars who looks destined for greatness in the NHL. With the … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Joe Morrow an underrated pick

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. With talented forwards like Nicklas Jensen, … Continue reading

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Morrow signs entry level deal

Penguins first round pick Joe Morrow has signed a three-year entry level contract. Morrow, picked 23rd overall by the Penguins in June, is a highly touted defenseman in the Western Hockey League. PittsburghPenguins.com has the full details of the signing. … Continue reading

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Penguins prospect camp wrap-up

Last week the Penguins held their prospect camp for the young talent of the organization. The week provided the prospects and opportunity to receive world-class coaching, play against other NHL hopeful, and see the teams vision for their future. On … Continue reading

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Bennett benefiting from prospect camp

Outside of Simon Despres, there is not a prospect in the Penguins organization with as much potential as Beau Bennett. Not even Eric Tangradi or Joe Morrow. Bennett has all the skills to become one of the game’s highest scoring … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Penguins round-by-round analysis

Over the last two weeks I have been writing a series that took an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article covered the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization A common theme has developed over the … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Little known about Dominik Uher

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. After drafting Scott Harrington in the … Continue reading

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More on Morrow

Penguins fans were justifiably angered after Ray Shero selected a defenseman in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft. But, as more research was conducted on Joe Morrow, the anger turned to excitement. Jesse Marshall of Faceoff Factor has … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Scott Harrington a reach

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. If defense wins championships, the Penguins … Continue reading

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